A survey concerning the condition and economic viability of the Lokiriama-Moroto road has been completed. Officers from the Kenya National Highways Authority, and the Kenya Revenue Authority carried out the survey. The Uganda Revenue Authority and the National Roads Authority of Uganda were also a part of the multi-agency team. In addition, the Northern Corridor Transport and Transit Authority and the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority are also featured.
The survey was conducted in response to a recommendation made by Pius Ewaton, the chairman of the Turkana Chamber of Commerce. Ewaton emphasized on the necessity of giving the road connecting Lodwar to Moroto priority so that it can be further linked to Ethiopia and South Sudan.
The objective of the survey
Moreover, the chairman of the Turkana Chamber of Commerce applauded NTTCA’s commitment and promptness in carrying out the survey for the Moroto-Lokiriama-Lodwar road. According to him, the Moroto-Lodwar road will be crucial in linking the countries together and lowering the cost and distance of transporting people and goods.
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The chairman stated that by making it simple to transport fish from Lake Turkana to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and other countries, the road will help support the fishing sector.
The main objective of the survey, according to John Deng, deputy director of Infrastructure Management and Development for the NCTTA, is to assess the economic viability of the Moroto-Lodwar road and provide a report that will form the basis for more actions.
Lokiriama-Moroto road expected impact on the economy
The road’s construction will create business opportunities, according to LCDA road engineer Jane Mabatsi. Also, Mabatsi said that the Turkana Resort City will bring with it a variety of opportunities that can be best harnessed when a good road is in place. Having a better road becomes essential because of the anticipated increase in tourists from the nearby countries, he said.
According to Simon Nakucho, acting director for roads in Turkana, it is challenging to allocate funds from the countryside since it is unclear where the Lokiriama-Lodwar road falls.
